Hello all
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Upstate NY
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Hello all
Thought I would take a minute to post a short introduction. I have been a cocaine/crack addict for nearly 15 years now. I have had lengthy periods of clean time, but all I was doing was "not picking up" and without any knowledge or support eventually I would go back to my beloved mistress cocaine. This past summer, while in the midst of an 18 month run, all my lying, stealing, and bullsh*t finally caught up with me. I faced the fact I needed help, and checked into an inpatient addiction treatment facility. I chose the place I did because of their emphasis on dual diagnosis. From my time spent there, I finally feel I have the tools to be successful with recovery. Anyhow, glad I was directed to this forum as I have found some good info on here so far, and this site will be another tool for me to use in keeping myself healthy. I look forward to learning from and sharing with everyone....
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: anaheim ca
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welcome! This is a good place for sure. Its like having a meeting/help all day long at work. I too went to a dual diagnosis treatment center and was able to finally"get it" and have been clean and sober for almost 18 months! how much time do you have?
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: london, england
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sounds like you have finally conceded to your inner most self and that is trully the first step in your journey to being recovered. i am new myself here, but welcome !! peace and fellowship to you. god bless
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Upstate NY
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Thank you for the warm welcomes. I got out of inpatient July 30th, but I have faltered a couple times since then. I have been clean since 8/24. I at least know enough now not to beat myself up too much over a "slip" or whatever you prefer to call it. That used to be one of my biggest mistakes, feeling so much shame, which I consider a very toxic emotion, that would send me spiraling back into depression, which would in turn lead me back to using as it's the way I had always coped with life and dulled the pain. But, by changing my thinking and keeping on my psyche meds, I know I can achieve sobriety. Just gonna take alot of hard work.
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: london, england
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i was told never to give my opinion or advice as it can kill, but my experience can help. nothing will ever be as hard as using. thats my experience, come to meetings, get a sponcer and work the steps and theres a wonderful life on offer here, all you got to do is really want it and be willing to go to any length to get it. god bless.
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Location: Where the heart is
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I happen to know there is a wonderful, honest, caring, funny person in there with a heart of gold.
I am glad you joined us.
I really look forward to sharing our journeys with one another.
These people here have been the best thing that could have ever happened to me.
I hope you find as much support and understanding as I have these past 2 yrs.
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